3D
DIABETIC POLICY
Protocol for the care of: Children with Diabetes.
This policy outlines the protocol for the care of
INSERT NAME OF CHILD
, and was compiled by the Head Teacher in consultation with parents, teaching and nonteaching staff and the education authority, with reference to DFEE Circular 14/96 ‘Supporting
Pupils with Medical Needs in School... School Nurse and the child’s doctor.
Background
The above named child may suffer a reaction if his/her blood sugar becomes high or low. If
this occurs he/she is likely to need medical attention and, in an extreme situation this condition
may be life threatening. However, medical advice is that attention to diet, blood sugar levels
are all that is necessary. In all other respects, it is recommended that education should carry
on “as normal.”
The arrangements set out below are intended to assist the child’s parents and the school in
achieving the least possible disruption to his/her education, and also to make appropriate
provision for medical requirements.
Details
The Head Teacher has arranged for the teachers and other staff (dinner time supervisors,
kitchen staff, and classroom assistants) in the school to be briefed about the child’s condition
and about other arrangements contained in this document.
The school nurse will give a demonstration to all staff on the use of testing blood sugar levels
In particular parents will provide:
 A suitable packed lunch
If there are any proposals which mean the child may leave the school site, e.g. school trip,
visiting church, prior discussions will be held between the school and the child’s parents in
order to agree appropriate provision and safe handling of medication.
The school will hold, under secure conditions, appropriate medication, clearly marked for use
by any member of staff who volunteer.
Parents accept responsibility for maintaining appropriate up to date medication.
The parents realise that no member of staff has any medical training and that even those with
a first aid certificate are only acting under the guidance of the parents. They have signed a
disclaimer to this effect.
Protocol in the event of a Reaction.
Symptoms
If the child suffers a reaction the following symptoms may be present:
INSERT SYMPTOMS
Action
In the event of the child showing any of the above symptoms, the following procedure must be
followed as soon as possible:
INSERT
Supply/Non-teaching assistants
If a teacher has supply cover in her room the supply teacher must be informed of this policy,
also where to get the nearest help (class next door). This will be done by the Head Teacher
who will be informed of a supply teacher in school by the class teacher. If Head not in school
- teacher in charge. There will always be a member of teaching staff in school at lunchtime.
Action to be taken in an emergency
FIRST: Send an adult to ring 999 for an ambulance
These instructions were agreed by the parent/s of the child.
SECOND
Contact Parents: add contact numbers:
After the incident a debriefing session will take place with all members of staff involved.
Parents will replace any used medication.
This information to be kept in a prominent position in the classroom and the medical
room displayed as evacuation procedures are displayed - with a picture of the child attached.
This is the responsibility of the class teacher.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL STAFF (INCLUDING LUNCH TIME STAFF)
TO ENSURE THEY KNOW, BY SIGHT, WHO THE CHILD IS. IT IS MRS
LEANING’S (SENIOR SUPERVISOR) RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE
TEMPORARY DINNER LADIES ARE AWARE OF THIS POLICY.
AGREEMENT AND CONCLUSION
A copy of this policy will be held by the school and the parents.
Any necessary revisions will be the subject of further discussions between the school and the
parents on a termly basis, any changes in routine will be noted and circulated.
AGREED and SIGNED
on behalf of the school
.....................................Head teacher
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Parents
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